Overview
As a Clinical Scientist Assistant II, you will serve as a senior scientific and operational leader within Dr. William Heerman’s research program. In this role, you’ll provide scientific oversight and administrative leadership across multiple federally funded and foundation-supported studies focused on pediatric obesity prevention, physical activity, nutrition, and community-based health interventions.
Working independently with general guidance from the Principal Investigator, you’ll use advanced scientific knowledge and judgment to help drive the success of the research portfolio. You will oversee key components of the program, including research implementation, regulatory compliance, personnel supervision, grant development, dissemination of findings, and coordination of center-level activities.
You’ll also function in a chief-of-staff–type capacity for the laboratory—helping ensure that scientific priorities and day-to-day operations stay aligned. This includes supporting strong execution across projects, maintaining high staff performance, and promoting effective stakeholder and community partner engagement.
In addition, you will supervise research personnel, coordinate work across investigators and community partners, and play a substantial role in producing manuscripts, grant proposals, and scientific presentations that advance the impact of the program.
Schedule and location: You will generally work a traditional daytime schedule Monday through Friday. Flexibility is key, however, as occasional inquiries may need your attention during evenings and weekends. Your office will be located at 2146 Belcourt Ave., Nashville, TN, with the option to work remotely from home a couple of days per week.
Required qualifications: You will need a Ph.D. and at least three years of relevant experience, along with the advanced scientific expertise necessary to support the expanding scope and complexity of this research program.
About Vanderbilt Health
The Department of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt Health is committed to advancing the health and well-being of children through exceptional clinical care, groundbreaking research and comprehensive education. As part of a world-class academic medical institution, we combine compassionate, family-centered care with innovative science to meet the unique needs of pediatric patients and their families. We are proud to be affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, consistently ranked among the nation’s top children’s hospitals. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, researchers and educators collaborates to ensure every child receives the highest quality care—from routine check-ups to complex medical treatments.
For additional information, please visit https://pediatrics.vumc.org/about-department-pediatrics.
